night's edge (poem) by Gene Williamson on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on September 22, 2009

A haunting poem. This romance seems based on what truly matters. Great mood setting, too. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by blue soplain (Reader)

Reviewed on September 11, 2009

adore the ending.
the offkilt swagger and stagger of intimacy.
the way a look sends explicit implicit notes of knowing impaling intensity.....
you hit all the right spots with this one.
its a soft sultry splendour.
and of course, my voodoo eyes read 'oceans s.peak'...and muted bell reminds me of plath, drowning herself [belljarish] and all her starcrossed love being. . ..
this is furiously flowing and crazily invasive.
like a shadowplay of serendipity.
yep
> <

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on August 10, 2009

Gene, this is romantic...oh so sensuous....and ever so soft, like a whisper. This goes into my library.

Reviewed by Esther Kennedy (Reader)

Reviewed on August 7, 2009

Jeep, I really like this one, and it is peaceful. Runner up at the present is The Violet.

Reviewed by Jackie (Micke) Jinks

Reviewed on August 2, 2009

"..until...and time sings off-key." Ohhh...my! This one increases the heart-beat, Gene. Just when I think I've read your best poetry, you write another...like this! Exquisite, my friend...
Blessings and Love - Micke

Reviewed by Dena Moore

Reviewed on August 2, 2009

I have felt this before...and could not have put it into words. Wonderful. Blessings, Dena

Reviewed by Sara Coslett

Reviewed on August 1, 2009

Ethereal, beautiful and very true. Top notch poem, Gene. You never fail to amaze me with your poetic skills. ~ Sara

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on July 31, 2009

*** SIGH *** Brilliant writing, I could imagine reading this beside the classics of poetry, a little Auden in form, Blake in the heavens, and the beauty of the romantics-- love it!!!!!! Let me say that again....I LOVVVVVVVVE THIS POEM!!!!

Reviewed by Katie Gabrielle

Reviewed on July 30, 2009

this poem is so filled with heart and is almost lyrical
and anyone with a heart can relate to these beautiful words
you pen here... Wonderful!!

Thanks for sharing this today.

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart

Reviewed on July 30, 2009

Breathtaking beauty in your poem Gene. Unusual metaphor and strong emotion.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on July 30, 2009

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

There is an compelling edge to this eleqant gem, Gene...you are a poets poet.

Carole~

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Beautiful poem. Enjoyed.

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Don't know if I agree with the quote, but I know for sure that there is much that can be extrapolated from a poets words. Yours here are certainly ambrosian poet.
Blessings ...

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

...such peace and solitude in this Gene....flows so beautifully!
:)Christine

Reviewed by D Johnson

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Very edgy... very good.

Cheers,
Dan

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

until the last moment of never Gene -- at poets end, we will write the vanishing words that blend our essence into never more -- I am overtly jealous of your considerable talents as a poet Gene -- do not stop, send us more, and more to savor -- peace and love my friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by J'nia Fowler

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Wooh! Very delightful dish you have served up here Gene. ...and tall yellow grass bends under silent words. Fantastic! Hugs, J'nia

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

"rekindle ashen desires" - Gene, this is just beautiful; it begs to be read aloud but just a heartbeat above a whisper. This, along with The Violet are heading into my 'favorites' file. Lovely!

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Excellent, Gene.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on July 29, 2009

Yes, now and then times does sing off key or, most probably, our ears are just expecting whispers and here comes an edelweiss...

Georg

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Oh what a wonderful flow, so peaceful, so gentle...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Patricia Martin

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Exquisitely exquisite. Redundancy intended.

"Until time reclaims the moon" ... Whew. Blow this ol' lady away.

Write on, dear friend.
P

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Breath taking sweet Gene..your words melt my heart ..sighhh...Hugsss
Love,
Chanti Lace xoxo

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Gene, I believe we are on the same cosmic heart beat, did you read my poem Cosmic Exaltation? We write of similar ideas...wow this is cosmic!
I enjoyed your poem and listen for the cosmic heartbeat.
Much peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Elizabeth Russo

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Who could write a review more beautiful than John's? No one, I think ... but this is a feast for all the senses, Gene, and I go away quite sated ... beautiful! ~Elizabeth

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Gene,
This has silkworm skill, a cocoon of natural sensuality romantically and elegantly woven; personally I like the dominant use of 'and' - it compels not just the poem but the reader and MacLeish's point is validated.

John

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

This poem "is" Gene! Captivating verse written with finesse!

Love,
Eileen

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

You write beautiful words Gene. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Southern Comfort

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

SIGH! SIGH! SIGH! Too beautiful for mere words!Just PURRFECT, Poetry Man! HUGS! SC

Reviewed by Victoria's Poetry & Voices of Muse

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

"and time sings off-key."
oh how beautiful this entire poem captivates my thought processes!
Lovely Gene! Very Lovely!
Love & Inspirations
Vickie

Reviewed by Ray { The Great Canadian Buzzard }

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Wonderful write, I enjoyed
Have a great day
The Buzzard

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

This is a wonderful creation. The "and's" are almost hypnotic, taking the reader to that edge. Time indeed sings off key, but ultimately everyone listens to the tune.

Reviewed by Julianza (Julie) Shavin

Reviewed on July 28, 2009

Hello Gene: It seems we each posted a poem within a minute of one another. Interestingly, both involve the word or idea of edge. Anyway, this is a whimsical, musical, lovely piece.As you know, I always admire your craft -- your way with assonance and alliteration. i also love the word "bell" in a poem, and especially here. I like that the word "dream" is singular, not plural. This poem makes me want to paint, as you paint with words. I do have one suggestion: the stanza with all the 'and's" -- maybe take a few out in the middle, leaving 2 in beginning, one at end. But anyway, a beautiful hymn. Now I want to write a piece of music. it's too bad we live so far from one another, making collaboration difficult. Which reminds me, would you like to collaborate on a poem, alternating our stanzas? thank you for this poem. i also like that time sings off-key.